15 Best Internet Providers in 78626, TX
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78626 ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,281 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real 78626 Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
78626 has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 78626.
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78626 has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 78626.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 78626, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 78626 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 78626, TX?
Bandera Electric Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in 78626 based on 447 Texas customer reviews, and Bandera Electric Cooperative has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 78626, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 78626
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 78626 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 78626 Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| FiberFirst |  (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heritage Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 447 reviews from Texas internet customers, Bandera Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for 78626 residents. Bandera Electric Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. SOS Communications wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 94.1% coverage in 78626.
At a national level, based on 4103 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Bandera Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.66 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 78626?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the zip, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 78626?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Bandera Electric Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hotwire Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 78626
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| FiberFirst | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Bandera Electric Cooperative | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Heritage Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| VTX1 Companies | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Western Broadband | 200 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| SOS Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 78626
| ISP / Tech Type | 78626 Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| FiberFirst | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heritage Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 78626 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in 78626. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,058 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Bandera Electric Cooperative. This indicates BEC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 78626?
Texas customers rate Bandera Electric Cooperative as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Bandera Electric Cooperative received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. SOS Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 78626 customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 78626, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 78626
| ISP / Tech Type | 78626 Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| FiberFirst | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heritage Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
78626 Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 78626 below, including the metrics used and how 78626 compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 78626 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 65.22% | 78.37% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 3,281 Mbps | 3,946 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 78626. | 8.6 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 17% | 13% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 98% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 95% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 77% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 79% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
78626 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 78626 is B+, which is better than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 78626 is high with a score of 81 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 78626 have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 78626 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
95% of 78626 households have an internet connection despite having 97.82% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of 78626 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 78626?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 93 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
How Much Speed does a 78626 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 78626 is 2.8, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. 78626's average household income is $105,481 which is much higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
78626 also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 17% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 78626 has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 78626 households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 78626?
FiberFirst Fiber in 78626, TX
Availability:
48.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
FiberFirst offers Fiber service to 48.6% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, FiberFirst Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in 78626, TX
Availability:
11.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,364 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 11.8% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,364 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 78626 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in 78626, TX
Availability:
11.8%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
3,364 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 11.8% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,364 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 78626 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in 78626, TX
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 5.1% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in 78626, TX
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.9% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in 78626, TX
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.7% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in 78626, TX
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
5,058 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 2.5% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,058 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
BEC Fiber in 78626, TX
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Bandera Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 1.1% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, BEC Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 78626?
Optimum Cable in 78626, TX
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 78.3% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in 78626, TX
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 16.6% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 78626?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in 78626, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 78626?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 78626, TX
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.6 Mbps throughout the zip.
SOS Communications Fixed Wireless in 78626, TX
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
SOS Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, SOS Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in 78626, TX
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
368 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.9% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 368 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 48 Mbps throughout the zip.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in 78626, TX
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 78626, TX
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.0% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.2 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 78626, TX
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.0% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.2 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 78626, TX
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.1% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Western Broadband Fixed Wireless in 78626, TX
Availability:
23.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Western Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.7% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, Western Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Heritage Broadband Fixed Wireless in 78626, TX
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
288 Mbps
Heritage Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.4% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, Heritage Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 288 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 30 Mbps throughout the zip.
BEC Fixed Wireless in 78626, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bandera Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of 78626 homes. Across the zip, BEC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 78626?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 78626 is BEC.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Bandera Electric Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 78626 is BEC.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 78626, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does 78626 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 78626 stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 78626's B+ ISP Report Card and 81 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100